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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,319.52, 19,760.68 and 8,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,319.52, 19,760.68 and 8,730.52 is: 12,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319.52 : 19,760.68 = 8,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319.52/19,760.68 = 8,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319.52x = 19,760.68 × 8,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319.52x = 172,521,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,521,011.95/14,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.96

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